Official Baku urges the international community to support Azerbaijan’s demining efforts and to hold Armenia accountable for its violations of international humanitarian law

Axar.az reports this was shared on the official X account of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"On 4 April – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action – we highlight once again the serious threat posed by landmines in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories.

As a result of Armenia’s decades-long occupation and indiscriminate use of landmines, 388 Azerbaijani citizens have been killed or injured since 2020. Landmines contaminating the liberated territories continue to endanger civilian lives, obstruct the return of former internally displaced persons, and hinder reconstruction and development.

Mine Action can not wait and we call on the international community to support Azerbaijan’s demining efforts and to hold Armenia accountable for its violations of international humanitarian law. Azerbaijan remains committed and steadfast to ensure a mine-free, safe, and prosperous future for its people," the post reads.

On 4 April – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action – we highlight once again the serious threat posed by landmines in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories.

As a result of Armenia’s decades-long occupation and indiscriminate use of landmines, 388… pic.twitter.com/3MiCQHFCEO

— MFA Azerbaijan (@AzerbaijanMFA) April 4, 2025